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Kichler & Progress Lighting to be Under Kingswood Capital Management Control – What Does It Mean for the Residential Lighting Sector?

When news broke this morning that Livonia, Mich.-based Masco Corp. sold off Cleveland-based Kichler – widely regarded to be one of the largest decorative residential lighting manufacturers in the U.S. that it acquired with great fanfare in 2018 – there wasn’t a lot of shock in the industry at the announcement…until the  revelation that the…

Embracing User-Friendly Bluetooth Controls for Modern Lighting Systems
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Embracing User-Friendly Bluetooth Controls for Modern Lighting Systems

By Dañiel R. Luna-Fuller As the world continues to move toward energy efficiency and sustainability, end users increasingly recognize the value of upgrading their lighting systems to LED. However, the benefits of this transition extend far beyond just energy savings. By integrating smart controls into these systems, users can unlock a host of additional advantages,…

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Power Up Your Exterior Lighting: Boost Safety and Security

By Andrew Boerschig Introduction As an electrical contractor in the lighting industry, Guarantee Electrical collaborates with a diverse range of clients. From general contractors to end users, local utilities, and everyone in between, we excel in delivering quality projects. A key focus in our work involves upgrading exterior legacy fixtures to new, energy-efficient LED lighting….

Optimize Your Lighting Company’s Marketing
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Optimize Your Lighting Company’s Marketing

By Natalie Young Summary: Deciding between in-house and outsourced marketing is crucial for lighting companies. While in-house teams offer brand alignment and seamless communication, outsourcing provides cost-effective access to specialized expertise, advanced technologies, and scalability. Evaluate your needs and resources to choose the best strategy for achieving marketing success and maximizing ROI. Choosing In-House or…

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Optimizing the Quotation Process with Parspec

By Line Goyette Distributors, manufacturer representatives, and lighting agents continually face the challenge of delivering project quotations quickly. Speed and accuracy are crucial, but gathering all the necessary information for a quote takes time. Expanding the personnel funnel cost-effectively through technology is essential. Parspec has developed AI-augmented tools to help distributors, manufacturer reps, and lighting…

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Kahler Grand Hotel Renovates with Historic-Inspired Chandeliers from 2nd Ave Lighting and PFW Designs

Summary The Kahler Grand Hotel in Rochester, Minnesota, is undergoing a $50 million renovation, with two custom chandeliers from 2nd Ave Lighting, designed in collaboration with PFW Designs, as centerpiece features in its lobby. These chandeliers merge the hotel’s historic grandeur with modern elegance, inspired by its original lighting fixtures. The project honors the hotel’s…

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Navigating the Challenge of Light Pollution in a Developing Country: Balancing Modernity and Sustainability

By Fanny Soulard Senior Lighting Designer, IALD associate Summary In Vietnam, about half of the lighting projects are awarded to foreign consultants, reflecting the strong influence of developed nations on a country caught between tradition and modernity. This blend is evident in the urban nighttime landscape, where traditional sodium street lighting fixtures coexist with modern…

Current Expands Partnership with FRM Lighting and Controls
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Current Expands Partnership with FRM Lighting and Controls

Summary and Highlights Current has enhanced its partnership with FRM Lighting and Controls by adding the GE lamp brand to their existing collaboration. In this article, you’ll find a summary of this agreement, a copy of the press release, and our publisher David Gordon’s insightful opinion. As of August 1, 2024, FRM will represent GE…

Coastal Source Transforms Landmark Southern California Property
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Coastal Source Transforms Landmark Southern California Property

Overview Coastal Source transformed an underutilized coastal backyard into a primary entertainment center at a landmark Southern California estate. Over 600 Coastal Source light fixtures and speakers, designed to withstand extreme coastal conditions, were installed by Future Automation & Design. The lighting design includes path, uplighting, niche, flush-mount fixtures, and bollard speakers, all automated through…

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Is Sports Lighting the Next Frontier? IES’ Strategic Solutions Carves Out a Lucrative Niche

By Linda Longo If seizing opportunity were a sport, Independent Electric Supply’s (IES) Strategic Solutions team headed by industry veterans Mike Berube, VP/Sales, and Ed Colombo, Senior Sales, would be All-stars. Together, with support from their team of six, they are dominating the category of sports lighting for municipalities and schools in New England. Berube,…

DW Windsor Illuminates Newport’s Vital Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge
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DW Windsor Illuminates Newport’s Vital Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge

Summary The new pedestrian and cycle bridge at Newport Station in Wales enhances connectivity and promotes active travel. Designed by Grimshaw and engineered by Arup, the 230m bridge features bold orange flooring and distinct steel sections. The design called for a discreet handrail solution to illuminate the floor deck while also supporting users with limited…

The Power of Value Engineering in the Lighting Industry
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The Power of Value Engineering in the Lighting Industry

By  Dañiel R. Luna-Fuller Depending on whom you are, value engineering is a blessing or a curse! If you are a lighting designer, frequently you want your specs, or recommendations, to be followed. If you are the customer, a contractor, perhaps the distributor or a rep/lighting agent, value-engineering represents an opportunity to find another product,…

Horticulture Lighting – “It isn’t all Cannabis!”
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Horticulture Lighting – “It isn’t all Cannabis!”

By Dañiel R. Luna-Fuller Diverse Applications of Horticultural Lighting Horticultural lighting is a versatile tool that finds applications in a wide range of agricultural endeavors. While cannabis cultivation often garners significant attention in discussions about horticultural lighting, it’s essential to recognize horticulture lighting’s broader impact across various sectors. From traditional crops like tomatoes and lettuce…

Transforming Workspaces: Legrand and Microsoft Set a New Standard for Hybrid Collaboration
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Transforming Workspaces: Legrand and Microsoft Set a New Standard for Hybrid Collaboration

Summary Challenge As Microsoft continues to innovate for the hybrid workforce, they are creating a new vision for flexible collaboration workspaces that goes beyond the software. It’s the same challenge everyone in the industry is working to overcome – to provide a value proposition for working at the office. Employers and employees alike want the office…